WorldValencia leader quits after deadly floods falloutCarlos Mazon quit a year after protests by families of the flood victims.03 Nov 07:24 PM
New ZealandAlmost 63,000 BoP residents exposed to flood risk, study findsThe region has a 'reasonably large amount of people' living at river mouths and lakes.02 Nov 06:42 PM
Auckland'Stronger hazard rules will apply': Auckland Council tightens flood‑zone buildingAbout 12,000 Auckland properties face new limits on building from today.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Check before you buy' – Auckland Council's warning doesn't help existing homeownersOPINION: Some long-time homeowners find their property is now in a flood zone. 01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor's message for Government, Auckland flood risk, an art house and playtime! Love this City: The mayor sheds his grumpiness but he's still determined to get his way.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand16 homeowners in dispute with Auckland Council as flood buyout deadline loomsThe $1.2b joint buyout scheme is due to close on December 19 this year.30 Oct 05:58 PM
New ZealandThe jawdropping revival of a creative village at WaiohikiAlmost a thousand days after the flood, Waiohiki is coming alive again.30 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldValencia leader jeered at flood anniversary eventThe disaster killed 229 near Valencia, sweeping away 130,000 vehicles.29 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Council makes flood and erosion risks clearer for home buyersA free council tool now shows flood and landslide risks by address and area.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldCrocodile warning as Hurricane Melissa lashes JamaicaHealth officials warn crocodiles may drift into homes after severe flooding.28 Oct 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
WorldTens of thousands protest on first anniversary of Spain's deadly floodsThe Valencia floods killed 229 people, nearly half aged 70 or older.25 Oct 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe dog that came back from the dead: 7 unusual tenancy casesLamb in a nappy, parrot meth detector, cat that caused flood, some of the unusual cases.24 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS disasters caused more than $170b in damage in first half of yearNew York Times: Non-profit Climate Central has revived the federal disaster cost database.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
WorldFlood reckoning for Bali on over development, waste At least 18 people were killed and four remain missing after the floods.20 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldFlights halted as Mount Lewotobi blasts ash 10km into the skyAsh soared 10km above Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s 1584m summit.15 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandNew agreements reached in Wairoa flood-mitigation project'Rebuild their lives': Spillway construction could start by end of year.14 Oct 11:01 PM
World64 dead, 65 missing as floods devastate central and eastern MexicoPresident Claudia Sheinbaum says 10,000 troops are aiding rescue efforts.13 Oct 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandInside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this termProblems with roaming dogs are a high priority for two councillors.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly flooding worsened by probable blockage at river mouth during Cyclone GabrielleWater flows exceeded flood of 1938, and doubled that of 2018.13 Oct 03:33 AM
WorldTorrential rain drenches Mexico, 41 deadAt least 22 people have died in Hidalgo, one of the worst-hit states.12 Oct 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Nothing left': Floods and landslide leave grieving families in central MexicoFloods and landslide leave grieving families in central Mexico. Video / AFPWatch12 Oct 02:31 AM
Herald NOWNew report warns hundreds of thousands of homes are in flood‑prone zonesAlison Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW about the looming flood and erosion crisis.Watch08 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandFire boss apologises for Cyclone Gabrielle rescue failuresCourt emails showed the Esk River hit record levels hours before alerts went out.08 Oct 08:44 PM
WorldHiker dies, hundreds rescued after sudden Everest snowstorm in TibetFirefighters used yaks and horses to reach stranded hikers near Mt Everest.06 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandInside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone GabrielleThe inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldLandslides and floods kill 64 in Nepal, IndiaHundreds of travellers remain stranded after highways and flights were cut off.05 Oct 06:41 PM
New ZealandFlooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits southMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.05 Oct 12:37 AM
WorldIbiza and Formentera floods trigger 185 incidents as red alert liftedSchools and beaches were closed as floods hit the islands.01 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
